You'll receive a lot of gifts. But have you remembered that it’s also a time to give gifts? Thank your maid of honour and bridesmaids with a gift for helping you with the wedding preparations and holding your hand throughout the whole process. Don’t forget to give something … [Read more...] about Tips on giving gifts to your bridal party
Summer is officially here and there's nothing quite like the taste of a cool, refreshing cocktail on those hot, hazy days. Our friends at Casamigos, the award-winning tequila created by Rande Gerber and George Clooney, have put together a few cocktail recipes that would be great … [Read more...] about Signature cocktails perfect for your bridal shower or wedding reception
Planning a wedding requires great thought and attention to detail; however with so many details to consider, it can be easy to overlook certain aspects. Proper insurance coverage is one of those often-overlooked details. Maybe it’s because the task is considerably less glamorous … [Read more...] about Three financial considerations before saying “I do”
We sat down with wedding planner Lynzie Kent to find out some of the biggest mistakes brides make while planning their wedding – and the sure-fire ways to fix them! Today's Bride: You've helped your fair share of brides plan their dream day – so what’s the most common mistake … [Read more...] about How to avoid fatal flaws while planning your wedding
Guard against being disappointed when you choose your gown. Counterfeit websites are selling gowns and not delivering the goods. They are hijacking established designers’ names, doing cheap knockoffs in poor fabrics and workmanship and even send a different style if they can't … [Read more...] about What to know before buying on the web
Having a financial plan for a wedding is more important than ever. A new study conducted by Emory University is suggesting that the more expensive a wedding, the shorter the marriage might be. According to the researchers, couples that spend $20,000 or more on their wedding day … [Read more...] about Saying “I Do” With A Financial Plan
A friend has invited you to be in her bridal party. Before saying “yes”, ask exactly what will be expected of you, says Rebecca Sudano, trustee in bankruptcy and vice president of BDO Canada. Consider the cost of shower and wedding gifts, dress and accessories and co-hosting a … [Read more...] about What to know about being a bridesmaid
In Halifax, it might be the slurp of fresh-caught oysters. In Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake chef Stephen Treadwell showcases roasted heirloom veggies and fine local cheeses. In the Okanagan valley, a bride holds a bouquet of blooms handpicked from a nearby farm in the wee hours of … [Read more...] about How to host a farm-to-table wedding
Pre-nup. For some couples, these two words send shivers down their spines. The idea of going into a marriage with thoughts of separation can be a bit, well, disheartening. But you sign a marriage licence at the ceremony, so why should the planning of assets between a new couple … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about prenuptial agreements
Ordering your wedding cake can be a multi-layer process. We spoke to Connie Dos Santos of The White Cakery Co., a division of Connie Cupcake Inc. for advice on choosing a perfect wedding cake. Discuss The Details Your cake designer will ask you for your venue, date and guest … [Read more...] about How to Select Your Perfect Wedding Cake
